After the surgery, you can rest for a few minutes in the “Post-OP” room. A snack and beverages are prepared for you. You will receive eye drops and a card with the details of the implanted lens. After that, you can go home. I recommend that you do not travel alone using public transportation. Please have someone accompany you, or arrange to be picked up (if necessary, by taxi). If desired, you can also stay overnight at the clinic. Please leave the eye bandage and protective shield on your eye until the follow-up examination the next day at the practice. If the bandage comes loose, or if it itches and you “must” remove it, you may use the eye drops you received at the clinic.
At the follow-up examination the next day, I will remove the bandage. Vision will initially be blurred due to the eye ointment, but will improve quickly. Sometimes it takes a few days for vision to improve. You should take it easy for about one week after the surgery, and keep the eye clean and avoid applying makeup for 2 weeks. In particular, please avoid activities involving sand, dust, soil, and unclean water. Light outdoor activity, however, is not a problem. In strong sunlight and wind, you should also wear (sun)glasses.